Water Temperature of the Hiwassee River in Reliance, TN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5:15 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Cherokee National ForestStation Name: HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 768 feet
Nearest Address:
3708 State Hwy 30
Reliance, TN 37369
Polk County
GPS Coordinates: 35.1883333, -84.5025
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Weather for Reliance, Tennessee
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 35°F
L: 21°F

Fri
H: 41°F
L: 24°F

Sat
H: 46°F
L: 31°F

Sun
H: 34°F
L: 21°F

Mon
H: 41°F
L: 20°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 10:10 AM
Moonset: 2:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:40 AM - 12:10 AM
Minor Periods
2:21 PM - 3:51 PM4:59 AM - 6:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 6:20AM EST until January 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Johnson, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Severe cold temperatures early this morning in higher elevations. Bundle up for cold weather!
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 12:46PM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 above to as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills in the single digits above zero to as cold as two below zero will be possible in the mountain counties of northeast Georgia Thursday morning. Prepare for a cold morning commute and avoid prolonged exposure to the cold when possible.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:27AM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 above to as low as 3 below expected. * WHERE...Fannin, Union, and Towns Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind chills in the single digits above zero to as cold as two below zero will be possible in the mountain counties of northeast Georgia this morning. Prepare for a cold morning commute and avoid prolonged exposure to the cold when possible.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 1:24AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM
Much colder and drier air will filter into the region today. Sustained winds of 10 to 16 MPH can be expected along with gusts of 20 to 30 MPH. Relative Humidities will range from 25 to 35% this afternoon and may briefly dip below 25% across portions of Central and far eastern Georgia this afternoon. While colder temperatures temperatures may limit erratic fire behavior, the risk for quick spread of fire remains elevated across North and Central Georgia through the afternoon. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 11:53PM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:53 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 13 below expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...High elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:56AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:50AM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Graham County. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 10:10 AM
Moonset: 2:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:40 AM - 12:10 AM
Minor Periods
2:21 PM - 3:51 PM4:59 AM - 6:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 11:03 AM
Moonset: 3:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:33 AM - 1:03 PM
Minor Periods
3:14 PM - 4:44 PM5:54 AM - 7:24 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 11:55 AM
Moonset: 4:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
Minor Periods
4:14 PM - 5:44 PM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 12:47 AM
Moonset: 5:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
5:16 PM - 6:46 PM7:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 1:36 PM
Moonset: 6:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM1:06 PM - 3:36 PM
Minor Periods
6:20 PM - 7:50 PM8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
